McDonald's is teaming up with anime studio Studio Pierrot and Japanese artist Acky Bright to bring the WcDonald's concept to life. This limited-time experience includes anime shorts, manga, and special packaging, offering fans a unique and exciting fusion of fast food and Japanese pop culture.
McDonald's Embraces WcDonald's Concept with Anime Shorts and Manga
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McDonald's, the popular fast-food chain, is embracing its playful nickname "WcDonald's" in a limited-time experience that will be available in approximately 30 markets worldwide, including the United States. Collaborating with anime studio Studio Pierrot and Japanese artist Acky Bright, McDonald's is bringing the WcDonald's concept to life with anime shorts, manga, and special packaging.
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To kick off this exciting venture, McDonald's has launched an official WcDonald's website, which is conveniently available in English. The website will feature exclusive content such as anime shorts and manga chapters that can be accessed by scanning special codes found on WcDonald's packaging or by simply visiting the website.
Starting from February 26, a series of four anime shorts will be released, with a new episode debuting each week. The first episode, titled "The Race to WcDonald's," promises an epic rivalry between two heroes as they embark on a thrilling race to reach WcDonald's. On March 4, the second episode, "Love from Across the Booth," will explore the perfect pairing of WcDonald's Sauce and WcNuggets. Then, on March 11, viewers can enjoy "WcNuggets Space Frontier 3000," where a team of WcDonald's pilots must protect the last WcNugget against an ominous force. Finally, on March 18, "The Wisdom of the Sauce" will transport three women to a distant land to unravel the mystery surrounding the elusive sauce before it disappears forever. These anime shorts have been cleverly designed to pay homage to popular genres in anime and manga, including action, romance, mecha, and fantasy.
For fans looking for a truly immersive experience, a "multi-sensory dining experience" will take place at the WcDonald's location in Los Angeles on March 9-10. To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience, reservations for this event will be available starting from February 28.
McDonald's decision to embrace the WcDonald's concept shows their understanding and appreciation for the crossover between their brand and the world of anime and manga. By collaborating with renowned anime studio Studio Pierrot and talented artist Acky Bright, McDonald's aims to provide fans with a unique and exciting experience that combines their love for fast food and Japanese pop culture.
So, if you're a fan of McDonald's and anime or manga, get ready to indulge in the world of WcDonald's. Don't miss out on the limited-time anime shorts, manga, and the chance to experience a multi-sensory dining adventure at the Los Angeles location. It's time to enjoy the best of both worlds – the deliciousness of McDonald's and the captivating storytelling of anime and manga.
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Source: ANN
